Hi everyone I’ve been to doctors today and the upped my depression tabs so now I am on citaloptram 40 mg I feel very lonely and in a box as I don’t get out for four days as my partner works nights so I don’t see anyone I can’t get out as walking is an issue I can’t walk far as I get tired and back pain I don’t know anyone else with ms to talk to
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Hi Blondie
Getting out about is obviously very important to you. Can you afford a mobility scooter? Some areas have them for hire cheaply.
I spend a lot of time at home on my own but I found a hobby which keeps me happy. I sew, I’m not an expert but making cushions etc doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive.
Depression is very common with people with ms, you’re not alonein that and by joining the forum you’ve found a lot of people who understand better than anyone who have never been diagnosed with a chronic, often debilitating condition. Meds can take the edge off but without you getting your pain under control, not an easy process, and can find something to do that makes you happy, they won’t take your depression away.
I’m sorry, I cant suggest anything that magically takes that feeling away. I hope you feel better soon.
Hi @Blondie!
I hope you’re doing a bit better today. Loneliness is one of the worst feelings to struggle with in general, but it’s even harder to struggle with it while being so isolated. If you can find any local resources for mobility aids/scooters, it could be a good first step towards being able to leave the house more!
I was always content to be a homebody, so I find it ironic that I now want to be anywhere but home with my body being the way that it is. While I most enjoy spending time with people face to face, I have found comfort in online discussions/hangouts with people who share my interests! I’m thinking about joining an online DnD party, or possibly finding a good MMO game to try playing. I have some mobile games as well, with alliance members that I talk to from time to time. It’s not perfect, but it helps when and where it can.
I can’t fully imagine what you’ve been going through, but I do hope that things get better for you. In the meantime, feel free to reach out if you’d ever like to have a chat! I may not have much in the way of advice, but I do enjoy getting to know people. Take care 
So sorry to hear that you feel trapped and lonely. As others have suggested, would a mobility scooter help at all? There is a massive range from small day to day ones to large all terrain beasts. Many mobility shops offer used and reconditioned scooters at reasonable prices and some will deliver to your home.
I use mine for trips to shops, cafes, restaurants. One thing that always strikes me is just how kind and helpful people can be - offering to help get over kerbs, get the scooter onto a train ( my scooter is a small folding one that can easily be stored on a train or e.g placed out of the way in a cafe or restaurant) .
The other thing to look into is any MS groups in your area. Such groups meet up from time to time including for meals and I guess they also chat online or by phone . Have a look on the MS Society under Support and Community.
Hope this helps a little
Hi @Blondie I’m sorry to hear how you are feeling lonely and noone to talk too! Not a nice feeling, I have just recently been diagnosed with MS so this is all very new to me and still trying to process and learn this new way of life… I agree with what the others have mentioned, about a mobility scooter (if you can) as that would help you massively!
If you feel lonely and just want someone to talk too here and there, drop me a message! I’d be happy to chat 
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